Pipeline Halted, a symptom of selfishness

The Pipeline was halted! A great satisfaction washed over me as I thought about the protection of a clean water source. Although, It was interesting to hear what North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer, who supported the pipeline’s construction, said “today’s unfortunate decision sends a very chilling signal to others who want to build infrastructure in this country.”  “Roads, bridges, transmission lines, pipelines, wind farms, and water lines will be very difficult, if not impossible, to build when criminal behavior is rewarded this way”. The state’s governor, Jack Dalrymple said it was "a serious mistake". Criminal behavior? What was the behavior of law enforcement? Rubber bullets, freezing water blasting, tear gas, and concussion bombs...isn't that criminal behavior on peaceful protesters? How about the stealing of federally granted lands? Why is it that this situation had to escalate to such a fervor? Human rights and respect of our fellow man is still far down on the list of priorities. What about the gobs of money spent on fossil fuel? We, as respectful residents of this land, can still make a stand on inhumane activities happening, right here, on American soil. My plan for a Campaign for Compassion Exhibition will move forward.